Dr. Joseph James Merchant, MD

Dr. Joseph Merchant is an oncologist who specializes in cancer care with 33 years of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and has dedicated his career to helping patients navigate cancer diagnoses and treatment. Dr. Merchant is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Merchant practices at multiple locations throughout central Iowa, including Boone, Marshalltown, Ames, and Jefferson. He is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Boone County Hospital, UnityPoint Health, Greene County Medical Center, and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. His expertise includes treating lung cancer and both primary and metastatic breast cancer. He performs essential diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and kidney function assessments to monitor patient health during treatment. Patients have given Dr. Merchant an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.